Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,113
Total Quantity
75.2K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+200.2%

THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,113 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,277 to the NHS. This is 200.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
70

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,113
Total Quantity75,208
Total NHS Cost£5,277
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+200.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,113 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+200.2% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.